Description
Green bean casserole magic brings comfort and nostalgia to plant-based holiday tables without compromising flavor. Crispy onions, creamy mushroom sauce, and tender green beans create a classic dish that delights both vegans and traditional eaters seeking delicious seasonal warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 1 block firm tofu
- 1 cup mushrooms
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Topping:
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with a light olive oil spray.
- Trim and cut green beans into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform length for even cooking.
- Steam green beans for 4-5 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to halt cooking and preserve crisp texture.
- Drain tofu and press firmly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then crumble into small, uneven pieces resembling cheese curds.
- Slice mushrooms into thin, delicate strips to enhance texture and absorption of seasonings.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold crumbled tofu and sliced mushrooms into the seasoned sauce, ensuring complete coating.
- Transfer drained green beans to the prepared baking dish, then pour the tofu-mushroom mixture evenly over the top.
- Combine crispy fried onions and breadcrumbs with olive oil, massaging ingredients to create a cohesive, crunchy topping.
- Sprinkle the onion-breadcrumb mixture across the casserole surface, covering completely.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and the edges become slightly crispy.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to help flavors meld and settle.
Notes
- Press tofu thoroughly to ensure a crispy, cheese-like texture that mimics traditional casserole ingredients.
- Steam green beans briefly to maintain vibrant color and prevent mushiness, preserving their delightful crunch.
- Mix breadcrumbs and fried onions with a touch of olive oil to create an extra-crispy, golden topping that adds irresistible texture.
- Adjust seasonings like nutritional yeast and soy sauce to personalize flavor profile, making the dish more complex and satisfying for different palates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg